Working llamas!
Conformation assessment for the working llama
Working llamas are hard to come by. Select one that will remain sound and on the job!
Gait assessment for the working llama
Pack llama and driving (harness) llama endurance and speed are tied to inborn natural gaits. Learn to see what is going on, and to select the best llama for your job.
Heat stress and thermoregulation in working llamas
Research conducted at Lost Creek Llamas on whether, when, and how shearing and combing can reduce body temperature in exerting llamas, and in llamas at rest
Pack llamas!
Llama packing
An introduction and overview
Selecting a pack llama
Assess your needs, set priorities, and avoid getting ripped off
Packing with female llamas
Considerations specific to packing with females
Selecting a llama pack
A llama pack can make or break your trip ... or your llama
Packing tips
Information for beginners and experienced packers
Harness llamas!
Driving llamas in harness
An introduction and overview
Selecting a driving (harness) llama
Successful selection of this specialized niche llama
Driving halters for llamas
Selecting a safe, comfortable and effective llama driving halter
Driving harnesses for llamas
Selecting, modifying and fitting a harness to your llama
Carts, buggies and carriages for llamas
Evaluate vehicle suitability for llamas; modifications and sources
Driving tips for the single hitch
Basic and advanced driving information
Multiple hitches
Driving multiple llamas requires exponentially more skill and a bigger mental toolbox
Guard llamas
Guardian llamas
Although guardian llamas live a management lifestyle rather than engage in significant physical exertion, most humans consider them to be "working" and thus we've included the link in this section.